A Crossing for Sandhurst Road
April 20, 2009
Attended the Tunbridge Wells Joint Transportation Board this evening, where once again, I pressed for action on the pedestrian crossing at Sandhurst Road.
Several weeks ago I got very cross when I was told that the consultation – which was scheduled for March – wouldn’t take place until July! I persuaded officers to reprioritise this job, and tonight, pressed again for a timescale.
Kent Highways Services told me that everything was now in place, and work would begin either during half term week, or on 1st June.
Still my beating heart! Then they told me that since Sherwood Park Primary School would be closed during half term week, other jobs might take precedence; I reminded them that Sherwood’s primary school runs lots of holiday activities and children would still be crossing this busy and dangerous road.
I will keep pressing for the earliest start to this crossing, which I’m told will take just one week to construct and open.
Can’t wait to join Lynne Martindale, her guide dog Ellie and other residents and be the first ones to cross this road safely!
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About Kevin
Kevin was born in Bermondsey in South East London, but moved with his family to Eltham, attending Colfe’s School at Lee Green. Setting up his first business at age 24, Kevin subsequently moved to Tunbridge Wells in Kent some twenty years ago, where he lives in Lamberhurst with his wife Louise and their two daughters.
Kevin at County Hall
Kevin served as a Tunbridge Wells Borough Councillor in Culverden Ward for two years, before being elected to Kent County Council, where he represents Pembury, Sherwood and St James’ wards...
